Description:
A FINELY PAINTED PAPIERMACHÉ AND LACQUER EASTER EGG Russian, probably Danilovo, Lukhutin Manufactory, circa 1900 The body finely painted with the Descent into Hades. Christ is seen at the center standing atop the broken gates of hell, he grasps the hand of Adam while Eva rises from her sarcophagus. In the background, are Old Testament righteous men and women. The reverse finely painted with St. Petr, Metropolitan of Moscow. Worn, minimal losses. 15.8 cm high.